Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 678 "Then... should we just wait here for help?" Khloe's voice trembled. Fear still gripped her. At that moment, a series of gunshots rang out at the room door. Lenny peered toward the sound. "It's no good... they've found us. They've probably come fully prepared. It won't take them long to break through." Nick didn't hesitate. He grabbed the bedsheet Lenny had brought, tore it into strips, and yanked down the hotel's thick curtains. Working together with Lenny, he twisted them into a single, sturdy rope. He tested its strength, then turned to Khloe, his gaze dark as ink.

"tll go first and meet you on the other side. Lenny, watch over them from behind." The balconies on both sides had footholds. Lenny and Nick would each stand on one side, shortening the distance Khloe and Arista would have to cross. Khloe knew there was no time to hesitate. She nodded but instinctively placed a hand over her belly. Nick's eyes flicked to her in that moment, catching the small ---- protective gesture.

His chest tightened, heart skipping a beat- but he said nothing He tied one end of the rope securely to his waist and the other to the balcony railing, then instructed Lenny, "Hold it tight." Lenny nodded, straining every muscle to keep it steady. Nick..." Khloe called, her voice laced with worry, "be careful." He nodded once, then moved with calm precision, swinging his legs over the balcony rail. Pressing along the wall's edge, he measured the distance, then leapt. His hands gripped the opposite balcony firmly. Khloe's heart nearly leapt out of her chest.

Arista gasped, clutching her tightly. Only when Nick was safely on the other side did they exhale in relief. He quickly untied the rope from himself and secured it on the other balcony, creating a handhold for Khloe and Arista to use. Lenny immediately picked up the remaining rope to secure it for Khloe Khloe nudged Arista forward. "Mom, you go first. Nick will catch you on the other side-you'll be fine." "Khloe..." Arista hesitated. ---- "No time," Khloe urged, already fastening the rope around Arista. Lenny stayed close, leaning over the balcony to support Arista.

She had to move slowly, each step measured. Outside, the noise grew louder. The door was about to give way. Arista's foot slipped. "Mom!" Khloe and Nick shouted in unison. Luckily, Arista caught the thick rope twisted from the curtain. Her other foot found the opposite balcony edge. Nick didn't wait for safety-half his body leaned over, and he grabbed her, helping her swing fully onto the balcony. Arista's legs gave way as she landed, pressing against the wall to steady herself, gasping for breath. "Your turn," Lenny said, looking at Khloe with concern.

Khloe steeled herself, swinging over the balcony. But looking down, vertigo hit her. Her belly twitched, a subtle pain shooting through her nerves, and her legs wobbled. "Madam." Lenny caught her arm, steadying her. From the direction of the room came a massive crash. The barricade of furniture Lenny had stacked against the door ---- collapsed. Gunfire erupted again, making Khloe flinch violently. "Khloe!" Nick's voice called from the other side. "Keep your eyes on me. Don't look back. Don't look down."